When most Northern Californians think of National Parks, Yosemite looms large. Perhaps Lassen, Sequoia and Kings Canyon come to mind for the more outdoor-minded. What so many don’t realize is that the National Parks Service manages a number of historical and natural sites of interest all over the nation, many of which are in urban …
My hometown of San Francisco is one of the most popular family travel destinations in the world. I’m lucky enough to live in the middle of it all with my two kids! Of course, like many travelers, I occasionally take my hometown for granted and don’t experience everything it has to offer. I’m making 2016 the …
I love a Disneyland vacation as much as anyone (okay, maybe a little more than just anyone). But a trip to see the Mouse in California can get expensive fast! My family nevertheless finds ways to make fairly frequent trips and still stick to a budget. (Trips With Tykes uses affiliate links. Click for my …
My family’s travels take us to lots of exotic places, but plenty of the travel we do is close to home. Home for me is Alameda, California, a small town of about 70,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area. I like to joke that we are “an island off the coast of Oakland,” and …
This post is the second in a series examining all the details of various airports from a family travel perspective, with a special eye to the challenges that parents of babies, toddlers, and young kids face. Today’s focus is Oakland Airport (OAK), which serves as a great alternative to SFO for families looking to visit …
Winter is in full swing and the slopes are open! If you are preparing to take your kids on a Lake Tahoe ski vacation, there are a lot of resorts to choose from. Here is a guide to the major Tahoe ski resorts with kids, with information to help you make a family-friendly and budget-friendly choice. Important Features …
This post is part of a series by bloggers around California to visit and explore the California missions with kids. The 21 Spanish missions in California were established by the Catholic priests of the Franciscan order between 1769 and 1833. These religious and military outposts were designed to be a day’s walk from each other, …
Just north of its better-known California wine country cousin, Napa, is the small resort town of Calistoga. My husband and I recently had the chance to visit Calistoga for a weekend getaway to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary. We had a relaxing time staying at the historic Indian Springs Resort, known for its geothermal heated pool, …
San Francisco is a very popular destination for family travel. With kid-friendly attractions, excellent food, and moderate weather, family travelers flock to the Bay Area year round. Casual tourists are sometimes unaware, however, that the Bay Area is served by three major airports: San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), and San Jose (SJC). Many travelers, including locals traveling to …
Near the end of my pregnancy with Baby #2, my family took a quick overnight trip down the coast to Monterey. Monterey is a great day or weekend trip from the San Francisco Bay Area, and has lots to do for kids as well. Here are the highlights that make it a great destination when …